Audi A6 e-tron Tesla Model 3

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Audi A6 e-tron Tesla Model 3
Model years (differs) 2024-now 2023-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 62,800 € 41,990
Status Available Available
Fuel Electric Electric
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Reliability (differs) 71/100 70/100
Efficiency (differs) 74/100 82/100
Practicality (differs) 76/100 70/100
Value retention (differs) 68/100 n/a
Sustainability (environmental impact) 80/100 80/100
Specifications
Body style (differs) Liftback Sedan
Doors (differs) 5 4
Range (WLTP, km) (differs) 627 513
Battery (kWh) (differs) 75.8 60
Power (hp) (differs) 326 283
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 6 6.1
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 210 201
Length (mm) (differs) 4928 4720
Width (mm) (differs) 1923 1849
Height (mm) (differs) 1487 1441
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 2175 1765
Fast charging, public charger (kW) (differs) 225 170
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 2100 1000
Boot (l) (differs) 502 594
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) 13.6 13.2
Seats 5 5

WLTP is the official EU test cycle; real-world figures are usually a bit lower. See the guide on WLTP versus real-world consumption.

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • Audi A6 e-tron · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption + Audi battery warranty (8 yr/160,000 km) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-20
  • Audi A6 e-tron · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recalls (early data, limited n) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Audi A6 e-tron · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world kWh/100km vs WLTP, public forums (indicative) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Audi A6 e-tron · Practicality: Boot 502 l + towing weight 2,100 kg vs EV midsize segment (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-20
  • Audi A6 e-tron · Value retention: Residual-value indication valuation guides segment (early data, indicative, limited history) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Tesla Model 3 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption + Tesla battery warranty (8 yr/160.000 km) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Tesla Model 3 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + recall data RDW/NHTSA · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Tesla Model 3 · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world kWh/100km vs WLTP (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Tesla Model 3 · Value retention: Insufficient stable residual-value data since the Highland price changes · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Tesla Model 3 · Practicality: 594 l boot + frunk + 5 seats + 1.000 kg braked towing weight; editorial weighting of specs · reference date 2026-05-21

Who they are

A short write-up on each car, one paragraph apiece. We describe them on their own terms rather than picking a winner.

Profile · Sportback (2024-, PPE-platform)

Audi A6 e-tron

Second Audi on the PPE platform after the Q6 e-tron, unveiled 31 July 2024 with EU deliveries from early 2025. Sportback body with liftback tailgate. 800V architecture, 75.8 kWh net battery and DC charging up to 225 kW. WLTP around 627 km (manufacturer figure, indicative), boot 502 litres. Braked towing weight 2,100 kg. Indicative German starting price; consult the official configurator for a current figure.

Profile · Highland (2024)

Tesla Model 3

The Highland update (2024) brought a quieter cabin, longer-travel suspension and a revised interior. Strong on charging speed and software updates. Indicative starting price; check the official configurator for the current figure.

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